HR Confidential: Mysteries of the blacklist revealed

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Q: Does being laid off put you on a blacklist?

In most cases, the answer is no. Layoffs happen regularly in some industries, and when they’re done right, it’s not personal. Join us as we clear the smoke around the concept of the blacklist and reveal that, frankly, a blacklist is too unwieldy and demanding for any company to keep as a house pet.